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Developing Juniors & Academies, Advice for Coaches & Parents, plus Bryan Bros Stories with Coach Mark Bey

December 13, 2025 · 1 h 15 min

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Mark Bey is a US Davis Cup assistant coach and a former assistant coach to the Bryan Brothers. He has coached eight players to the #1 USTA national ranking and 13 players to ATP & WTA career highs. He's been a junior developer for 35 years, currently working at the Glenview Tennis Club in Glenview, Illinois. In 2017, Mark had five players in the US Open.

In this episode, Mark shares advice for players, coaches, and parents of junior players, along with stories from the Bryan Brothers' careers.

  • How mentorship and early wins shaped Mark’s coaching
  • What the Bryan Brothers did as juniors to build complete skills
  • Why doubles margins demand ruthless precision
  • Mark's coaching pyramid from fun to pressure performance
  • The six stages of a match and how to train them
  • Building accountability and independence in players
  • Common mistakes by junior coaches, players, and parents
  • Weekly structure of Mark's academy and why it works
  • Guidance on specialization, scheduling, and tournaments
  • Auditing academies and improving staff, culture, and systems
  • Ideas to grow pro doubles with smart formats and TV slots

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